Moving into a college dorm can feel like preparing for a six-month expedition into the wilderness. Parents start buying everything. Students convince themselves they’ll suddenly become organized, healthy, productive, and responsible. Then reality shows up around Week 3. After helping our daughter move into college and talking with hundreds of students and parents, we’ve noticed…
The Honest Answer for College Students and Parents: If you’re packing for college right now, there’s a decent chance someone in the family has already asked: “Should we buy a printer for the dorm?” And honestly?In 2026, the answer is no for a lot of students. But for some freshmen, a printer is still a…
You’ve officially survived the first semester. Your kid’s living off ramen, still “borrowing” your Netflix login, and somehow thriving in chaos. Now comes the part where you get to send them something they’ll use, love, and maybe even brag about to their friends. We’re talking practical, funny, comforting, and totally student-approved gifts — not just…